AFI Directing 2022

[krbee]

Yeah I guess I have to hope somehow some people decline admission! They said the waitlist isn’t numerical so I assume it’s case by case. Whoever they let in off the waitlist depends on who turns down admissions. Maybe they don’t want a bunch of similar filmmakers or something like that!

 

[Lu Li]

Congrats! I'm in, but I'm in the Editing program!

 

[filmguy899]

Rejected outright. Not really sure what else I could do seeing as I've made a feature and I thought my interview went well. Don't think I'll apply again next year because I was really proud of my application. Congrats to everyone who got in!

congrats on making a feature, that's huge. Maybe they don't think you need film school since you are doing it! What is your feature called?

 

[loon]

congrats on making a feature, that's huge. Maybe they don't think you need film school since you are doing it! What is your feature called?

That is huge, lol. Yeah I've heard a lot of film schools may reject because the applicant is over-qualified!

 

[User915]

Accepted. I am in Shanghai, 1:21AM in the morning now.

By the way, I used to be a software engineer. I got a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in computer science. Two years ago I decided to become a director and started my filmmaking career. So, don't lose hope, everything could happen.

Next step, LA.

Congrats! I just got my rejection letter from AFI, but got accepted by USC and still waiting for NYU and Calarts. btw, im in China as well. Your background is really interesting, if you dont mind share about your experience/work etc, please PM me or sth? im new to the forum, have no idea where can you PM someone LOL!
anyway, wish you all the best in AFI!

 

[arobase]

I got in! Do you know anything about the AFI scolarship ? How do we know if we got it or not?

I'm sorry to those who didn't get it, but don't forget that plenty made it without film school, really

 

[zachmorrison2go]

Very lucky and grateful to say that I got admitted - Cinematography fellow here, currently based in Austin, TX! Happy to connect with anyone who'd like to chat before the fall semester kicks off or for anybody who maybe this year wasn't their year and would like to still connect!

 

[colbarrios]

I got in! Do you know anything about the AFI scolarship ? How do we know if we got it or not?

I'm sorry to those who didn't get it, but don't forget that plenty made it without film school, really

In the acceptance email they mention that they’ll send that info later this week.

 

[simon_g]

accepted for cinematography!

 

[loon]

In the acceptance email they mention that they’ll send that info later this week.

My decision to attend may be based on that alone I'm nervous because I hear they don't tend to give as much aid as some other schools.

 

[Umie13]

Hey all!

I've been accepted into the Screenwriting programme! I'm super excited and wanted to congratulate all of you whom I would potentially see in the fall.

Feel free to reach out to me and connect!

 

[ScriptToScreenDream]

Got the official rejection email today. But that's not a surprise because I didn't get an interview. Oh well. Congrats to everyone who got in or got waitlisted!

 

[erikwolfman]

congrats on making a feature, that's huge. Maybe they don't think you need film school since you are doing it! What is your feature called?

Thank you, you're kind! It's called Summer Nights and it's ending its festival run now. Feel free to PM me if you want to watch it, happy to share!

 

[erikwolfman]

Very lucky and grateful to say that I got admitted - Cinematography fellow here, currently based in Austin, TX! Happy to connect with anyone who'd like to chat before the fall semester kicks off or for anybody who maybe this year wasn't their year and would like to still connect!

I've worked with Zach before and you guys are going to want him on every project! One of the best DPs I know. Dibs him as fast as you can!

 

[forthemose]

accepted into production!! so so so stoked and can't believe it. currently in san diego, was in brooklyn prior. can't wait to meet everyone and would love to connect too

 

[Chris W]

This is insane. I got in.

Congratulations!! I also got in. We should chat lol

I got in too! Congrats to everyone else who got in.

Accepted. I am in Shanghai, 1:21AM in the morning now.

By the way, I used to be a software engineer. I got a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in computer science. Two years ago I decided to become a director and started my filmmaking career. So, don't lose hope, everything could happen.

Next step, LA.

Congrats! I'm in, but I'm in the Editing program!

I got in! Do you know anything about the AFI scolarship ? How do we know if we got it or not?

I'm sorry to those who didn't get it, but don't forget that plenty made it without film school, really

Very lucky and grateful to say that I got admitted - Cinematography fellow here, currently based in Austin, TX! Happy to connect with anyone who'd like to chat before the fall semester kicks off or for anybody who maybe this year wasn't their year and would like to still connect!

cinematography

accepted into production!! so so so stoked and can't believe it. currently in san diego, was in brooklyn prior. can't wait to meet everyone and would love to connect too

Congrats everyone! That's awesome.

Private AFI forum is here:

https://www.filmschool.org/forums/afi-private-forum.144/

And page to join is here:

PRIVATE CLUB - AFI

www.filmschool.org

Start a new thread for this year's accepted applicants there.

 

[Chris W]

Everyone please be sure to add your Applications to our application database so we can improve our acceptance data and help other applicants.

Application Database

A database of thousands of film school applications to calculate acceptance rates to film programs and the minimum GPAs, minimum SAT and GRE scores, experience of accepted applicants, and much more....

www.filmschool.org

If you have any questions on how to add your application or suggestions on how to make the database better please let me know.

 

[user1234]

Have you all reviewed your financial aid packages? I just got mine. I’m so sad

 

[simon_g]

Have you all reviewed your financial aid packages? I just got mine. I’m so sad

I didn’t get mine yet, you got an email about it?

 

[user1234]

I didn’t get mine yet, you got an email about it?

I did not exactly what I pictured. I am still extremely grateful though honestly.